Colombia is a unitary republic conformed by thirty-two departments (Spanish: departamentos, sing. departamento) and a Capital District (Distrito Capital).
Officially name: The Republic of Colombia
Capital: Bogotá
Largest city: Bogotá
Official language: Spanish
Government: Unitary presidential republic
The very political system of any country forms the backbone of the nation and in the due course plays a guiding force in determining the growth and development of the country in every aspect. The political system of Colombia has grown from strength to strength and has played a decisive role in true sense of the term.